SEON is a Budapest-founded fraud prevention platform that helps online businesses detect and block fraudulent transactions, account takeovers, and synthetic identities using real-time digital footprint analysis and machine learning. The platform enriches transaction data with social media signals, device intelligence, and behavioral patterns to score risk without adding friction to legitimate users.
SEON has raised over $100 million and serves customers across fintech, e-commerce, iGaming, and digital banking. It is one of Hungary's most prominent cybersecurity startups and demonstrates the country's strength in building globally competitive fraud and risk management technology.
Budapest, Hungary
Startup
Growth
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